merry christmas!

the office christmas party

Around this time every year I like to re-watch a few of my favorite holiday films.  This year so far I've watched The Apartment and Desk Set.  I like these because they are not too Christmas-y and both happen to take place in office settings in New York City around the same era, the late 1950's.  Not quite Mad Men territory yet, but close.  I've always liked the office Christmas party scenes in both of these, they're both funny and sweet and a little bittersweet too (in The Apartment, that is).  These movies kind of make me wish I was living in the big city in 1959, working in the reference department of some big ol' company and having Katherine Hepburn as my boss.  Wouldn't that be fabulous?

bazaar bizarre pics

Here are the few photos I managed to take (on my phone, sorry for the lousy pics) during Bazaar Bizarre this year.  It seems so long ago now, although it was only a few weeks ago.  I had a super time, it was pretty busy throughout the day, I got to chat with some friends and fellow crafters.  I wish I had time to go around and check out each and every vendor, there were so many!  

my table

 I did check out a few of my favorite vendors though, thanks to a handy map the organizers gave everyone it was easy to find them.  I even picked up a few goodies, like this little fella by VintagebyCrystal.  He's by far my favorite ornament on the tree this year, his facial expression & little teeth make me laugh. :)

last minute gift ideas...!

*lapland rainbow mittens by rainbow mittens*

With Christmas eleven days away, there's still some time left to purchase awesome handmade & vintage gifts!  I made a fun etsy treasury inspired by the colors in the mittens above. I just love those mittens!  Perhaps because they kinda match my blog. ;-)

*visit the treasury*